Stained glass window in Barfleur church

Published on October 27, 2015 by Chris Robinson

The small fishing village of Barfleur is described as one of Normandy's prettiest villages. This stained glass window commemorates the village being liberated on 21 June 1944. The style is very modern and shows Barfleur's harbour and skyline.

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